Why I always start with Medigap plan HDG
- Quite simply, it's the least expensive and everyone should know about it. If I were aging into Medicare today, this is the plan I would get. As a side note; of every possible plan I could sell, this is the one I make the least amount of money on.
- Original Medicare always pays first with Medicare Supplements, and they negotiate rates extremely well.
- HDG mitigates the uncapped cost Medicare could present without a plan at a very low premium.
- The 2022 high deductible is $2490. If you have a bad health year, this is the amount you would pay. Most individuals aging into Medicare have significantly higher out of pocket exposure.
- If you're familiar with Medicare Advantage plans, the $2490 high deductible on HDG is significantly less than most max out of pockets on those plans.
- Compared to the most expensive and comprehensive Medigap Plan G, you can save $26,493 in premium over 16 years. At the current deductible of $2490, you could reach it 10.6 times and still save over Medigap plan G (see illustration).
Who is this plan ideal for?
- Healthy minded individuals in good to great health.
- People who understand high deductible plans and like to keep money in their pockets verse the insurance company.
- You understand a few bad years aren't going to affect the big savings picture illustrated.
- You may be intrigued by Medicare Advantage plans but want the flexibility to see any doctor or hospital without network restrictions.
- If you understand underwriting, the illustration presents a 6% compounding rate increase. Medigap plan HDG will likely be lower due to the healthy population it attracts. Medigap plan G will likely be higher due do the unhealthier population it attracts. It's called adverse selection.
Who is it not ideal for?
- Finances aren't a concern, and you simply want the most comprehensive plan available. Go with Plan G.
- Aging into Medicare with chronic and/or terminal illnesses. If you have any of the conditions in the Medicare Supplement Decline video above, Plan G or N may suit you better.
Summary:
G, N & HDG Medigap plans are all excellent choices and will serve you well. However, Medigap plan HDG is not mentioned to many because it's the lowest cost plan. It's actually the plan that would make Insurance Agents the lowest commission of any plan available.
It's quite simple, you pay Original Medicare on Parts A & B until you reach $2490. Medicare negotiates rates well and reaching the deductible is difficult. If you are a healthy minded individual that likes to keep money in your pocket verse the insurance company, it makes a great choice.
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Chris Ruhm-Insurance Advisor
Chris Ruhm-Insurance Advisor
Chris Ruhm-Insurance Advisor
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